Ricky Hatton on Mike Towell fundraising: Boxing comes together like a family when we lose one of our one

IT’S hardwired into every boxer’s DNA to react quickly. When faced with danger they cover up and counter in the blink of an eye.
But that wasn’t an option for Ricky Hatton when he heard the heartbreaking news about
Mike Towell.
The ring legend’s instincts demanded an instant reaction and it took the Manchester hero seconds to work out what needed to be done.
Hatton was famous for his heart as a fighter. It turns out it’s made of gold now he’s out of the ring.
The ex-world champ didn’t know Towell but the death of the Dundee fighter last week hit him hard.
And his thoughts immediately turned... read more

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